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Dell XPS M1210 Owner's Manual (192 pages)
Dell XPS M1210: Owners Manual
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 2.85 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Finding Information
11
1 About Your Computer
15
Determining Your Computer's Configuration
15
Front View
16
Left Side View
20
Right Side View
21
Back View
22
Bottom View
23
2 Setting up Your Computer
25
Connecting to the Internet
25
Setting up Your Internet Connection
25
Transferring Information to a New Computer
26
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard with the Operating System CD
27
Running the Files and Settings Transfer Wizard Without the Operating System CD
28
Setting up a Printer
29
Printer Cable
29
Connecting a USB Printer
30
Power Protection Devices
30
Surge Protectors
31
Line Conditioners
31
Uninterruptible Power Supplies
31
3 Using the Display
33
Adjusting Brightness
33
Switching the Video Image
33
Setting Display Resolution
33
4 Using the Keyboard and Touch Pad
35
Numeric Keypad
35
Key Combinations
36
System Functions
36
Display Functions
36
Power Management
36
Microsoft ® Windows ® Logo Key Functions
36
Quickset Key Combinations
37
Adjusting Keyboard Settings
37
Touch Pad
37
Customizing the Touch Pad
38
5 Using a Battery
39
Battery Performance
39
Checking the Battery Charge
40
Dell™ Quickset Battery Meter
40
Microsoft ® Windows ® Power Meter
40
Charge Gauge
40
Low-Battery Warning
41
Conserving Battery Power
41
Power Management Modes
41
Configuring Power Management Settings
43
Charging the Battery
43
Replacing the Battery
43
Storing a Battery
43
6 Using the Optional Camera
45
Accessing the Camera's Help File
45
Manually Adjusting the Camera Settings
46
Creating a Picture or a Video
46
7 Using Multimedia
49
Playing a CD or DVD
49
Adjusting the Volume
50
Adjusting the Picture
51
Copying Cds and Dvds
51
How to Copy a CD or DVD
51
Using Blank Cds and Dvds
52
Helpful Tips
53
Using Dell Media Experience and Dell Mediadirect
54
If the Computer Is Turned on or in Standby Mode
54
If the Computer Is Turned off or in Hibernate Mode
54
Dell Mediadirect and Dell Media Experience Help
55
Connecting Your Computer to a TV or Audio Device
56
S-Video and Standard Audio
57
S-Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
58
Composite Video and Standard Audio
60
Composite Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
61
Component Video and Standard Audio
63
Component Video and S/PDIF Digital Audio
65
Setting up the Cyberlink (CL) Headphones
67
Enabling the Display Settings for a TV in Microsoft ® Windows ® XP
68
Sound Modes
68
Stereo Sound Mode
68
5.1 Surround Sound Mode
68
8 Using Cards
71
Expresscards
71
Expresscard Blanks
71
Installing an Expresscard
71
Removing an Expresscard or Blank
72
Media Memory Cards
73
Installing a Media Memory Card
73
Removing a Media Memory Card
74
9 Using Networks
75
Physically Connecting to a Network or Broadband Modem
75
Network Setup Wizard
76
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
76
What You Need to Establish a WLAN Connection
76
Checking Your Wireless Network Card
76
Setting up a New WLAN
77
Connecting to a WLAN
78
Determining the Wireless Network Device Manager
79
Completing the Connection to the WLAN
79
Monitoring the Status of the Wireless Network Card through Dell™ Quickset
80
Mobile Broadband (or Wireless Wide Area Network)
80
What You Need to Establish a Mobile Broadband Network Connection
80
Checking Your Dell Mobile Broadband Card
81
Connecting to a Mobile Broadband Network
81
Enabling/Disabling the Dell Mobile Broadband Card
82
Dell™ Wi-Fi Catcher™ Network Locator
82
Microsoft ® Windows ® Firewall
82
10 Securing Your Computer
83
Security Cable Lock
83
Passwords
83
Computer Tracking Software
84
If Your Computer Is Lost or Stolen
84
11 Troubleshooting
85
Dell Diagnostics
85
Dell Support Utility
88
Accessing the Dell Support Utility
88
Clicking the Dell Support Icon
88
Double-Clicking the Dell Support Icon
88
Drive Problems
89
CD and DVD Drive Problems
89
If You Cannot Eject the CD, CD-RW, DVD, or DVD+RW Drive Tray
89
If You Hear an Unfamiliar Scraping or Grinding Sound
90
Hard Drive Problems
90
E-Mail, Modem, and Internet Problems
90
Error Messages
91
Expresscard Problems
95
IEEE 1394 Device Problems
95
Keyboard Problems
96
External Keyboard Problems
96
Unexpected Characters
96
Lockups and Software Problems
97
The Computer Does Not Start up
97
The Computer Stops Responding
97
A Program Stops Responding or Crashes Repeatedly
97
A Program Is Designed for an Earlier Microsoft ® Windows ® Operating System
97
A Solid Blue Screen Appears
97
Dell Mediadirect™ Problems
98
Other Software Problems
98
Memory Problems
99
Network Problems
99
Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)
99
Mobile Broadband (Wireless Wide Area Network)
100
Power Problems
100
Ensuring Sufficient Power for Your Computer
101
Printer Problems
101
Scanner Problems
102
Sound and Speaker Problems
102
No Sound from Integrated Speakers
103
No Sound from External Speakers
103
No Sound from Headphones
103
Touch Pad or Mouse Problems
103
Video and Display Problems
104
If the Display Is Blank
104
If the Display Is Difficult to Read
104
If Only Part of the Display Is Readable
105
Drivers
105
What Is a Driver
105
Identifying Drivers
105
Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities
106
Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities
108
Restoring Your Operating System
108
Using Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
108
Using Dell PC Restore by Symantec
110
Using the Operating System CD
112
12 Adding and Replacing Parts
113
Before You Begin
113
Recommended Tools
113
Turning off Your Computer
113
Before Working Inside Your Computer
114
Optical Drive
115
Hard Drive
116
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
119
Memory
119
Hinge Cover
121
Keyboard
122
WLAN Card
124
Mobile Broadband Card
128
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card
134
Internal Card with Bluetooth ® Wireless Technology
134
13 Dell™ Quickset
137
14 Traveling with Your Computer
139
Identifying Your Computer
139
Packing the Computer
139
Travel Tips
140
Traveling by Air
140
15 Contacting Dell
141
16 Specifications
163
17 Appendix
171
Using the System Setup Program
171
Viewing the System Setup Screen
171
System Setup Screen
171
Commonly Used Options
172
Cleaning Your Computer
173
Computer, Keyboard, and Display
173
Touch Pad
173
Floppy Drive
174
Cds and Dvds
174
Camera
174
Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)
174
Definition of "Dell-Installed" Software and Peripherals
175
Definition of "Third-Party" Software and Peripherals
175
FCC Notice (U.S. Only)
175
FCC Class B
175
Macrovision Product Notice
176
Glossary
177
Index
187
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Dell XPS M1210 Service Manual (45 pages)
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 1.71 MB
Table of Contents
Before You Begin
2
Recommended Tools
2
Turning off Your Computer
2
Before Working Inside Your Computer
2
Internal Card with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology
4
Camera (Optional)
5
Removing the Camera
5
Replacing the Camera
5
Wlan Card
7
Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) Card
11
Removing the Coin-Cell Battery
13
Replacing the Coin-Cell Battery
13
Removing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly
14
Replacing the Thermal-Cooling Assembly
14
Removing the Processor Module
16
Replacing the Processor Module
17
Display Assembly
18
Removing the Display Assembly
18
Replacing the Display Assembly
19
Display Bezel
20
Removing the Display Bezel
20
Replacing the Display Bezel
20
Display Panel
21
Removing the Display Panel
21
Display-Panel Brackets
22
Replacing the Display Panel
22
Flashing the BIOS
25
Removing the Hard Drive
27
Replacing the Hard Drive
28
Returning a Hard Drive to Dell
28
Removing the Hinge Cover
29
Replacing the Hinge Cover
29
Removing the Memory Module(S)
31
Replacing the Memory Module(S)
32
Removing the Modem
33
Replacing the Modem
33
Optical Drive
35
Removing the Palm Rest
36
Replacing the Palm Rest
37
Pin Assignments for I/O Connectors
39
USB Connector
39
S-Video TV-Out Connector
39
Video Connector
39
IEEE 1394 Connector
40
Removing the System Board
41
Replacing the System Board
42
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